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Vacuum Hose Size Comparison
When comparing vacuum hose sizes, did you know that a 2-1/2″ hose has 4X the cross section compared to a 1-1/4″ hose? Read More
Why Clear-Lidded Organizers Shouldn’t be Left in the Sun
Follow down the rabbit hole as Ben and Stuart investigate reports of Kaizen foam melting in clear-lidded tool boxes. Read More
Revisiting What an Amp-Hour Means for Cordless Power Tool Batteries, and Other Tidbits
So, you want to know more about cordless power tool battery packs? Read More
Milwaukee LED “TRUEVIEW” Technology Explained
Here’s a look at some of the technical figures behind Milwaukee’s TRUEVIEW LED claims. Read More
Milwaukee “Iron Carbide” Cutting Tools – What Does This Mean?
So what’s the deal with the “iron carbide” cutting edges on Milwaukee’s new heavy duty scissors? Read More
This Why Anti-Slip Wrenches are Awesome
We came across a video review that does a great job of demonstrating the effectiveness of anti-slip wrenches. Read More
Why Powerful Drills MUST Have Auxiliary Handles
We took a detailed look at why more powerful drills must come with auxiliary handles. Read More
Power Tool Brands Don’t Make Their Own Batteries
Here are a few thoughts about cordless power tool battery packs. Read More
Which Batteries for Flashlights and Tools in Cold Weather
If you plan to use a flashlight or battery-powered device outside in the winter, you will probably want to power it with lithium batteries. Read More
What is a Lumen, What is Lux, and More LED Flashlight Technical Mumbo Jumbo
Have you ever wondered what a lumen was? We covered that and more. Read More
Thermal Image of a Ghost!! (A Brief Primer on Infrared Reflections)
What the heck did the thermal imager capture – is that a ghost? Read More
Thermal Image of a Cordless Drill
Here’s a thermal image of a compact cordless drill, along with an explanation of why the motor heats up and what happens if you push it too far. Read More
Cordless Power Tool FAQ: What Does “Ah” Really Mean?
Now seems to be a good time to discuss a battery’s Ah (amp-hours) rating and what it really means. Read More
Tool Science 101: Chrome Plating Part 2 – Cleaning
A few weeks ago, we published a brief introductory post about chrome plating. To satisfy reader demands, we have decided to follow up that post with a more detailed series of posts about the different steps involved in a typical chromium plating process. This post, part 2 of the series, briefly describes the cleaning and […]
Tool Science 101: Chrome Plating Part 1 – Introduction
As you might be well aware, most mechanics’ tools such as ratchets, sockets, and wrenches, are chrome (chromium) plated. This layer of chrome, although extremely thin, greatly enhances the properties of these tools.